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Aliens and UFOs
Before You Read
Science-fiction (sci-fi) movies like Close Encounters of the Third Kind make UFOs seem real. But have aliens really been to our world?
A. Discussion. Look at the photos and captions on this and the next page. Then answer the questions below. 1. Do you believe in UFOs?1 (Do aliens from space really visit Earth?) 2. Have you ever seen a UFO, or have you heard about UFO sightings where you live? 3. If you saw strange lights or disks (“flying saucers�) in the sky, what would you think? 4. Do you think governments keep secrets about UFO visits? UFO = Unidentified Flying Object 1
B. Skim for Gist. Quickly skim the passage on the next page. What is the passage mainly about? Circle a, b, or c. Then read the passage to check your answer. a. a famous place for UFO sightings b. UFO sightings around the world c. famous movies about UFOs
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Unit 1 Mysteries
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